| Description |
xiv, 346 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"Waterfowling is one of the more challenging forms of hunting. Requiring an intimate knowledge of the quarry in specialized gear-from shotguns and ammo to decoys, calls, blinds, and boats-and taking place in a variety of terrains-from the fields of Manitoba to the flooded timber of Arkansas, it's the type of sport that gets in your blood and stays there. In The Ultimate Guide to Waterfowl Hunting, all aspects of this sport are covered by three authors who have intimate knowledge of how to hunt ducks and geese successfully. Chapters within this book cover dozens of topics, with special attention devoted to: Identifying the many and various species of waterfowl Methods for decoying and calling in a variety of situations Advice on how to choose the best gear for the situation at hand Theories and practices of retriever training and handling Tips on hunting in different types of weather, from rain and snow to bluebird skies How to choose the correct guns and loading Plus tips on blind placement in water or on land With more than a hundred photographs expertly illuminating the realities of waterfowl hunting, The Ultimate Guide to Waterfowl Hunting is sure to help hunters of all skill levels bag their biggest catches yet"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Ducks and geese and how to hunt them -- Identification and behavior patterns -- Techniques, methods, and the hunting experience -- Jump shooting and pass shooting -- Shooting over decoys -- Part II: Overview of gear and equipment -- Skillset and equipment to make the shot -- Skillset of retriever training and handling -- Gear -- Part III: This final part considers the experience of the hunt -- Habitat and migration -- Hunting a particular species across North America -- Hunting the surge -- Intangibles: very compelling things and nonthings -- Hunting arrangements -- Into the future. |
| Subject |
Waterfowl shooting -- North America.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Hunting.
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Waterfowl shooting. (OCoLC)fst01172654
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North America. (OCoLC)fst01242475
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| Added Author |
Kent, Eddie, author.
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Raymer, Kent, author.
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| Added Title |
Waterfowl hunting |
| ISBN |
9781510716742 (hardback) |
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1510716742 (hardback) |
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